Iran · Khondab · 34.393, 49.184 (approximate location)

KHRR

KHRR, a research reactor (heavy water) in Khondab, Iran, with 20 MW of thermal power. Under construction.

Once in operation it will be the most powerful research reactor in Iran, ahead of the 4 operating today. 10 heavy-water research reactors remain in operation today across 7 countries. Its declared uses include isotope production and materials testing.

Country

Iran

City

Khondab

Type

Heavy water

Thermal power

20 MW

Operator

—

Status

Under construction

First criticality

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Purpose

Isotope production, materials testing

See also: every research reactor in Iran · How research reactors work